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Independence Day: Honoring Freedom
The month ends with the Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary on July 29th. Many people do not know about the chaplains whose purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support for our armed forces. The Army Chaplains consist of ordained clergy of varying faiths who are commissioned as Army officers serving as both military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Military chaplains have served alongside our soldiers since the United States declared independence in 1776. Today, nearly 3,000 chaplains serve, representing 140 different religious organizations.
As we think about freedom, and our military who protect our freedom, remember there are many ways to help. Joining the military or chaplain corps are just two of the ways to support this great country, but donations to programs helping the military can go a long way as well. The Patriots Initiative created The Directory to help ease donors’ minds when donating to organizations focused solely on helping our active duty military, veterans, and their families. The Directory consists of only the finest nonprofits dedicated to serving America’s military community.
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